Urso

DRUG DESCRIPTION

URSO 250 (ursodiol, 250 mg) is
available as a film-coated tablet for oral administration. URSO Forte
(ursodiol, 500 mg) is available as a scored film-coated tablet for oral administration.
Ursodiol (ursodeoxycholic acid, UDCA) is a naturally occurring bile acid found
in small quantities in normal human bile and in larger quantities in the biles
of certain species of bears. It is a bitter-tasting white powder consisting of
crystalline particles freely soluble in ethanol and glacial acetic acid,
slightly soluble in chloroform, sparingly soluble in ether, and practically
insoluble in water. The chemical name of ursodiol is
3α,7ß-dihydroxy-5ß-cholan-24-oic (C24H40O4).
Ursodiol has a molecular weight of 392.56. Its structure is shown below.

What are the precautions when taking ursodiol (Urso)?

Before taking ursodiol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other bile acids; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: certain gallbladder/bile duct problems (e.g., acute cholecystitis, cholangitis, biliary obstruction, gallstone pancreatitis, biliary-gastrointestinal fistula).